Embraces
/ɛmˈbɹeɪsɪz/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Embraces
noun
verb
- To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.
"I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."
- To submit to; to undergo.
- To encircle; to enclose, to encompass.
- To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.
"Natural philosophy embraces many sciences."
Anagrams of Embraces
No exact anagrams found for "embraces". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
e1
m3
b3
r1
a1
c3
e1
s1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Embraces
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Embraces"
Embraces is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Embraces" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "embraces" is a medium-scoring word.